As part of the Poets’ Day Celebration 2026, the B.Ed. English Optional students of NSS Training College, Ottapalam, organised a Haiku Writing Competition from 18 to 19 August 2026. The programme was organised to encourage creativity, poetic expression and appreciation of literature among the participants. Sajira M. B., a Full-Time Research Scholar, secured the First Prize in the competition. Saniya Nasrin of First Semester Social Science secured the Second Prize. Divya K. of Second Year B.Ed Malayalam secured the Third Prize. The competition was successfully conducted under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Suresh Kumar K., Principal-in-Charge, and Dr. Mridula K, Teacher Coordinator with the active involvement of the B.Ed. English Optional students. This was a meaningful literary activity that promoted creativity, imagination and appreciation of poetry among the participants.
